3phase 32amp socket swap for 16amp

[will_505]

Hi there, I've got a 3 phase compressor and a small 8500W single and 3 phase generator. My compressor has a large 32amp plug on it but my generator only has a 16amp socket so my question being can I swap the 32amp plug to a 16amp plug?
Sorry if this is a daft question.
Thanks guys

 

[pc1966]

It is likely the compressor needs more than 16A and you might find the compressor simply stalls the generator when it kicks in. To have a better idea you would need to provide more details of the compressor and the generator.

 

[James]

you can change the plug, however if the compressor is more than 8Kw it will definitely overload the generator, even if it is below that, it might struggle to start.